Assassin for Hire
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Assassin for Hire is a 1951 British crime film directed by Michael McCarthy
and starring Sydney Tafler
, Ronald Howard
and Katharine Blake
. A contract killer becomes stricken with remorse when he is led to believe he has murdered his brother.
Michael McCarthy (film director)
Michael McCarthy was a British screenwriter and television and film director.-Selected filmography:Director* Assassin for Hire * Mystery Junction * Shadow of a Man * It's Never Too Late...
and starring Sydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler , was a British film and television actor, first appearing in London's West End in 1936, after two years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, with Sir Seymour Hicks in The Man in Dress Clothes....
, Ronald Howard
Ronald Howard (British actor)
Ronald Howard was an English actor and writer best known in the U.S. for starring in a weekly Sherlock Holmes television series in 1954. He was the son of actor Leslie Howard.- Life and work :...
and Katharine Blake
Katharine Blake
Katharine Blake is a British singer, songwriter and musician originally from London. She was the lead singer of Miranda Sex Garden, and is a founding member, singer and musical director of the musical group the Mediæval Bæbes....
. A contract killer becomes stricken with remorse when he is led to believe he has murdered his brother.
Cast
- Sydney TaflerSydney TaflerSydney Tafler , was a British film and television actor, first appearing in London's West End in 1936, after two years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, with Sir Seymour Hicks in The Man in Dress Clothes....
- Antonio Riccardi - Ronald HowardRonald Howard (British actor)Ronald Howard was an English actor and writer best known in the U.S. for starring in a weekly Sherlock Holmes television series in 1954. He was the son of actor Leslie Howard.- Life and work :...
- Detective Inspector Carson - Katharine BlakeKatharine BlakeKatharine Blake is a British singer, songwriter and musician originally from London. She was the lead singer of Miranda Sex Garden, and is a founding member, singer and musical director of the musical group the Mediæval Bæbes....
- Maria Riccardi - John HewerJohn HewerJohn Hewer was an English actor. He was born in Leyton, London.A stalwart of London's Players Theatre throughout his career, he appeared in many musical theatrical productions, including Sail Away and Six of One in London's West End theatre, but the highlight of his theatrical career was starring...
- Giuseppe Riccardi - June Rodney - Helen Garrett
- Gerald CaseGerald Case-Selected filmography:* Museum Mystery * The Lion Has Wings * In Which We Serve * Jean's Plan * Night Boat to Dublin * Horrors of the Black Museum * Vampyres * The Elephant Man...
- Detective Sergeant Stott - Reginald Dyson - Josef Meyerling
- Sam KyddSam KyddSam Kydd was an Ulster-born English actor. An army officer's son, he was born in Belfast, but moved to London, England when he was a child. He was educated at Dunstable Grammar School in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England....
- Bert - Ian Wallace - Charlie
- Martin BensonMartin Benson (actor)Martin Benjamin Benson was an English character actor, who appeared in films, theatre and television. He appeared in both British and Hollywood productions.-Career:...
- Catesby - Ewen SolonEwen SolonEwen Solon was a New Zealand-born actor, who worked extensively in both the United Kingdom and Australia....
- Fred